Hinge braket installation

llama man · #1 (**permalink**) 11-28-2007, 08:05 AM

I'm ready to install the hinges for the hood and trunk. Am I correct in that the bolt head show inside the trunk/engine compartment and that the only support for the metal is the fiberglass of the body? Does the metal for the hood bracket get welded (bolted?) to the uprights from the frame? Neither the instruction book nor the CD manual have been much help in this area.
Thanks in advance.

Clois Harlan · #2 (**permalink**) 11-28-2007, 08:15 AM

Yes, the hood hinge support bracket can either be welded or bolted in place. In your trunk the only support is the fibreglass but mine was about a 1/4" thick and has been in place since 2000 and my trunk has never sagged or moved since installation.

Take your time with the hood and set it in place without the hinges then going through the nose of the car mark the four bolts location on the hood before you drill and tap those holes. Also, I used a roll pin to center my hinge because you will find that it will have some spring to it and may not align itself without the roll pins. I also used a short 5/16" all thread rod on each side to help with the installation. It is easier to put a nut on than it is to start a stud.